SWEET HIBISCUS
1707 1ST ST E, Bradenton FL 34208 · 9415182867
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
3 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020036369 | Jun 12, 2020 | Nov 2, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed butter (65F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed in reach in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Gave Person in charge a copy of the handout and all employees working signed off.
Food stored on floor.observed bottle water stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance and food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed I reach in cooler bananas not covered. Person in charge covered bananas.
Unwrapped single-service spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched. Person in charge inverted.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in main kitchen area soft serve Vanilla ice cream mix (56F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded ice cream mix.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area soft serve Vanilla ice cream mix (56F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded ice cream mix.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Snow cone Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink on north side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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